NHCC to protect native culture of Rural Nepal

culture of Rasuwa @ NHCC
Originally uploaded by Kishan Devkota.

New Horizon Children’s Club (NHCC) organised a cultural programme few days ago as their first formal programme and step of a big campaign. Established with the aim of working to ensure cultural protection and to address other issues related to children in rural communities, NHCC organised a cultural night. Despite unavailability of the resources like musical instruments, proper cultural/traditional dresses, music systems and so on, NHCC had good night show. It performed a show between more than 100 villagers. Children have to work 6 hour a day except 6 hour at school. This is what they are doing in the rest of the day. It’s so hard because they don’t have enough time now for playing and doing other tasks that might be interesting for them. But still they look happy and highly motivated to do something for their community. They practice sometime up to midnight. The village where the NHCC formed and works is a mix community. One can experience the blend of Tamang and Brahmin culture.
Children borrowed the dresses from a school and instruments from a nearby village, they borrowed speakers from villagers and organised the programme. They had to start programme at 8 pm because they didn’t have time during they since they were supposed to work at their home and field. Parents were also busy during daytime. The night was perfect because kids and adults both had free time after dinner and all could enjoy the programme. Within two hours programme, members of NHCC performed different types of music and songs. It was first time we were dancing and organising such programme. Lets hope we will be doing this type of programmes and even more effective programme even in future.

Goodbye Nara!!

Nara with family
Originally uploaded by kriss214.

For all people who know me and ECWZ, are not unknown about Nara as she is the Director of ECWZ. Finally I had to say goodbye to her although I didn’t want to say. I have spent a year working with Nara and she has been a part of ECWZ and my family. Puja (Laura) is here to replace Nara. I have got someone to work with me. All the scholars supported from ECWZ and people from Rasuwa will never forget who Nara was. We all will be waiting see her again. She is married now and is going to have a baby soon.

Good bye Nara!!!!!!!!!!!

Victory Of People

Nepal is going through unique political situation. Autocratic king has got no power now and there is the key for the resolution of conflict and violence; which had been affecting the country since last 14 years. I was not convinced with Maoist because of gun and their dependency in the power of gun. I left the student union (Sister-concern of Maoist) 5 years ago because of the gun. Finally they (Maoist) have realised that nothing can be decided from the power of gun, but there is table for peace talk. Brotherhood and understanding are strongest and the best tool to win people’s faith. Once one Communist leader had given speech like this; consequently Communists divided into two parts principly. Maoists were bent towards the gun but I don’t mean to say that it was their mistake. The Gun and only Gun could create this political Equation. Maoists have done some big mistakes during their WAR which are unforgettable and will be remaining as black spot in their political history. We have lost around 14000 people during this war. It is actually PEOPLE’S WAR. People are nearby their victory. Still there are so many things to be made clear and detected. At least Nepal; THE LAND OF PEACE is not going through guns from now no matter how long the peace process takes. Maoist and seven party-alliances together are forming interim government. Maoist has got the place of second largest party. Constituent assembly is the destination and king has been another obstacle. People don’t want king but some political parties are interested to have “Ceremonial King”. I am going to vote for someone for the first time.
Finally we have overcome the stressful political environment (passed almost all the obstacles). Jaya Nepal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chitwan

Chitwan
Originally uploaded by kriss214.

We had jungle safari at Chitwan. I still think it was amazing although we couldn't see any dangerous animals.(What a shame!!)
The bush you see in picture is cut down every year during winter. These types of plants are very useful for making fibre things and Tharu people use this instead of wood to make typical house.

FINALLY IN DARJEELING

DARJEELING
Originally uploaded by kriss214.

Was one one of the part of Nepal before and now in India. STILL PEOPLE HERE ARE NEPALI. they speak Nepali and behave like us. I didn't feel that I was across the border while I was in Darjeeling. We visited several places in Darjeeling including Tiger hill, Gangamaya park, Nitengale park, Tea estate, Ghoom railway station, Rock Garden, etc.

Sauraha

Sauraha
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Best place for jungle safari and boating. Accessible and convenient to see things.

KOSHI

KOSHI
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The biggest river of Nepal. It has seven rivers as branch among which some of top classical river for rafting and bungy jumping

Temporary shelter

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This is the picture of the victims of landslide of Rasuwa. They live together in such small place with their animals and family. No rooms, kitchen, everything is open and not very safe to stay. 9 among 10 killed by landslide, were in such temporary shelter during landslide.

Sacred frozen lake

Sacred frozen lake
Originally uploaded by kriss214.

Located at 4380 meters above the sea level, Gosainkund is rich and scenic beauty and holds and importance place in religious terms too. The Hindu mythology has it that the Lord Shiva dipped in this pond to relief excruciating pain after he swallowed poison to save the world and thereafter this pond was named as “Gosainkund” due to its religious value every year on the occasion of Janai Purnima, religious fair is organised at Gosainkund where thousands of pilgrims visit to take a dip in the water.
Two fairs are organised in Gosainkund every year, one during Jestha Purnima and another in Janai Purnima. The number of pilgrims is more at Gosainkund during Janai Purnima than in Jestha. According to the mythology it is believed that if a person takes a dip in the pond on this day and pays visit to the Shiva’s temple then they will easily attain Nirvana. Gosainkund can be reached through two routes, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchowk. Some of the essential things that visitor should take with them while going to Gosainkund are sleeping bag, sweeter or jacket, water bottle, umbrella or raincoat, stick, dry food, garlic and lemon and medicines as required. The most important things are that visitors should take precautions about is altitude sickness/Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) since it is situated at a high altitude. Pilgrims are bound to suffer from various altitudes sicknesses that they are unaware about that. Visitors can also suffer from other diseases like headache, decrease in appetite, asthma, nausea, and Vomiting and vision disorder.
Gosiankund is a famous trekking destination of the Langtang region. Thousands of foreign and local visitors visit this place. It is also known as SACRED FROZEN LAKE cause during winter the water in the pond freezes due to very low temperature. Frozen lake lies within the area of Langtang National Park. One can see the peaks of Langtang mountain range from very close. One might get chance to see most endangered wild animals of the world like Red Panda on the way. There are hotels and guest houses with modest facilities as per requirement. Visitor can have lots of choices about food and accommodation and length and style of trekking. Trails are made as steps so it is just like an old heritage trail. As a tourist, it is better to go for a trek on October-November and February-April but it depends on how they wish to make their trekking and their choices except coldest days.

Dashain Festival!!

I had good festival time with family though my health was not very good due to cold. Kids loved to see me back to home and I really enjoyed time playing card games and watching movies. But I don't say "I am good at marriage" Just learning for upcoming few years.

ECWZ at a glance

Nara with stuffs
Originally uploaded by kriss214.

Registered district: - Rasuwa.
Field of work: - Child education, social awareness, disaster relief, women empowerment, etc .

Overview:-
ECWZ was registered on September last year in the Government of Nepal as a registered charity to work in child education, disaster relief, awareness education and other issues related to children. It has been one year from the date of registration, while ECWZ has been doing its work in various fields. By the joint effort of dedicated and committed Nepalese and foreign youths, ECWZ has become one of the favourite charities in rural district of Nepal.

Achievements:-
We are proud to say that we are nominated for the Award given to the organisation working in children sector. Despite its small resources, political and geographical unsuitability, short time, we have been one of the favourite charity of rural district. We are one of those too few organisations to go and work in the remote and challenging area where we working, which were said to be affected by Maoist.
Because of its sponsorship project and disaster relief programme, people of remote villages have hope on us. We are being more friendly and supportive to them. Even Maoist has appreciated us and our project and we have received their commitment to support us. It was challenging to go to remote village and was further challenging to work in remote areas which were affected my Maoist. ECWZ has started a mega project with small resources and is getting successful. We aim to share their issues and problems by providing them support from every possible angles. We have started some projects to increase literacy, awareness and to improve their economical status. Currently we are sponsoring 75 children from remote, disadvantaged and poor families. We distributed more than 2500 kg of rice to 84 families and more than 1000 pieces of clothes to more than 300 people. Recently we distributed stationery materials to more than 800 students from different 5 schools. As awareness tool, ECWZ is making a documentary.
Current projects:-
1) Social awareness through education programme: - This is a broad sponsorship project run by ECWZ from this educational session. Initially we are sponsoring 75 children from rural villages where literacy rate is below 10% and more than 90% people are under poverty line. People from minor cast and disadvantaged group live in these villages. We have two types of assistance under this project. First one is full scholarship which includes all the educational materials which a student may need in a year (i.e. pen, ink, geometry kit, text book, exercise book, bag, dress, etc.). Partial scholarship means only little assistance for the kids of village primary school and to those who have no parents/single parents. We have 75 students above 6 grade having full scholarship and more than 800 below 6 having partial scholarship.
2) Disaster relief: - ECWZ distributed around 2520 kg of rice to 84 families of Yarsha-9, Ghormu, Rasuwa who were affected by the recent landslide and couldn’t get any sort of reasonable assistance from anywhere. 84 families got 30 kg of rice each and we are sponsoring their children above 6 and have got partial scholarships that are below 6 grade. We provided some clothes for the victims and their relatives. At least ECWZ has tried to share the complications and challenges of rural lives. For more details please visit:- www.devkota-kishan.blogspot.com
3) Documentary: - ECWZ with the help of Playback Entertainment of Australia is making a documentary called VALLEY OF THE LOST CHILDREN on street and rural life of poor Nepalese children. We are aiming to use documentary as an awareness tool which will make the rural children aware of city and street life. Children who are not satisfied with their family and are thinking of running away are mainly targeted and will be benefited from this documentary. Within upcoming few months, it will be released. For more details visit :- www.playbackentertainment.com.au
Future projects:-
1) Awareness programme: - By the diverse means of informal resources like documentary, dramas, audio visual lesions, seminars, etc. ECWZ is planning to start awareness programme in near future. Initially we will be focussing on documentary.
2) Women empowerment and income generating skill training programme: - Women has important role in a family. They should be empowered if we need to make a family strong. Income generating trainings and women empowerment programme will exercise to improve their economical status and to increase their awareness about health, education, their right, etc.
Thanks to well wishers and supporters. Whatever ECWZ doing is possible only because of your invaluable support and positive response. We will be looking forward for same even more support and your involvement in our mission.
Kishan Devkota
Founder/Coordinator, ECWZ family

One year with ECWZ

ECWZ kids
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I started ECWZ right one year ago. 365 days passed, that after the determent effort I was able to register ECWZ at the district administration office. I had no money, no fund but I could register ECWZ finally. It took me about 3 month to register because the documentation process took really long time and was quite boring.
Started with few people, now ECWZ has so many well wishers and supporters. Although it’s active members are still few but it has been doing its work so well. ECWZ needs more funds and more members so it could run the projects effectively and efficiently. My philosophy is social work should not be the profession and as the source of income. Let’s keep this as the hobby. One could get job is any social organization but one should not make the social work like business.
I left so many classes at uni, I gave up so many other activities and hobbies of life just to run ECWZ. Now ECWZ has been the most important thing in my life, important than my career and study. It has been so hard for me to defend my position and to defend scholarship which I am getting now but it’s ok. I still don’t have job, still ask family to pay for my expenses but I am not sad. I have done so many things and my campaign has started. Hundreds of people in the remote area will start to go school and that will bring revolutionary change in their life. 75 kids from poorest and most remote villages are studying at the village high school now. We are paying for their education. They expect to get a small job after their study. They don’t even dream that they deserve the highest post in any other organization and they can be the leader. Their family is practicing the traditional life and those people don’t wish to get up but we must wake them up and will have to show the dream. We will have to teach them to see the dream and will have to help them to achieve that. We will have to provide them pen and books not carrying things. The trend of being laborers should be stopped now and they should be at the place where they deserve to be. I have started this campaign through ECWZ. I have got invaluable support from many people, please keep it on! We are changing the small world. Come! Let’s join the team and walk together through this complicated, complex but probably the virtuous and best destination of the human world.

Some pictures of disaster relief programme

Above pictures are taken from the disaster relief programme run by ECWZ before few month. We have been appreciated by Maoist, local people and from the government also. Government also want to coordinate us for what we doing. These things are what I wanted to do always and will love doing in future too. The man carrying bag od rice and a red bag is the head of the Maoist for village district.

ECWZ caring people in need

One maoist leader is receiving a phone call from his colleague. They have advance technology and system. Both Govt. police and Maoist are involved in the programme. At least ECWZ tried to build good relationship among them. Maoist are the strong force in the remote area even today. This bulk amount of rice will save 84 families at least for a month. This is the biggest support for them. ECWZ still strongly concentrating on the construction of the school building and other few infrastructure in the remote villages. (See picture below the ruined school).

ECWZ working through and with needy people!!

Finally ECWZ distributed a huge amount of food (Rice) to the victim of landslide. It was possible only because of those people who contributed for this programme by sending money. We were planning to provide support to 67 families who were said to be affected by the landslide (according to media and Govt.), but at the time 84 families were present there to get support. I didn’t want to disappoint them by saying to no. As the result I was compelled to cut the drinking oil. We had around 2000 kg of rice and 67 litre of oil, but at last we distributed only rice. That was 30 for each family and was 2520 kg in total. It was the biggest support for those people. Head of the Maoist and Govt. both were invited as chief guest but because of the landslide, govt. officials were not able to present there. The Man carrying colourful bag is the head of the Maoist for that district. Both Maoist and govt. people were there along with the representatives from Red cross and local intellectuals.
Prem (Head of the Maoist) said that Maoist will support ECWZ (www.ecwz.org.np) and other genuine organisations who work in most remote area for the welfare of disadvantaged and needy people. People and organisation appreciating us for this kind of support. We will have no risk from Maoist to in every part of that district from now. They will be coping us. We should have good relationship with both Govt and Maoist because we work in grass root level.
Those people, who supported us by sending money, please feel proud for your contribution because your precious earning has been spent for the survival of the people who are suffering from starvation caused by landslide.

Hardship of life

This is not a scene of a movie, nor the state of a stone aged family. This picture was taken when the family survived even after they lost their shelter and land. The situation depicts us how hard was the life when people didn’t have safe shelter. The whole district has been affected by the landslide. Don’t know where to help? Whom to help? How to help?

Praying for a good luck!

Pictures ( which has white roof) are of the ruined village school building, which is to be rebuilt as soon as possible as children have nowhere to study except this building.These are the pictures of the poorest village of the poorest part of the remote district (According Poverty Alleviation Fund), which has been destroyed by the recent landslide. The school was newly made. Two rooms were finished before 2 days of the landslide but after 2 days it was destroyed. The houses are of the village houses that lost 10 people within few minutes at a same night. The disaster at the midnight swept everything. Those who survived are praying for a good luck. Good luck means no rain, if there is heavy rain again; there is possibility of the landslide again. The life and future of the school is very dark. We can see water coming from under the school. This is not the miracle but the symbol of dark future of the school and village. Let’s hope nothing wrong will happen to these poorest people.

Looking for support

These pictures are taken not to show any cultural variances but to provide some support to these poor people who lost their family during the disaster. The old lady is of 60 now and the girl is her granddaughter who is now 14. Except these two members, others were killed by the recent landslide. Neither the old lady nor the young girl can handle the family. It seems hard for them to manage food and clothing for them. They need support at least for upcoming few years then the girl will be strong enough to look after herself and her grandmother. The girl doesn’t go to school so is illiterate. The help could be food and clothing.

Another picture is of a family where 6 children are staying with their mother. Their father died three years ago and has very little land, which is destroyed by the landslide. The biggest child is 12 and the youngest is 2. Six children are born within 10 years and the lady is struggling to feed them. The mother and son refused the offer of educational sponsorship for the biggest boy, saying the boy is to look after household work and his brothers and sisters. One boy goes to school and hopefully others also will be joining primary school from next year. The lady has deep interest on educating her children but has economic problem. Living a widow life in traditional village is itself a challenging and still she has the challenge to feed and educate 6 children. She needs help. The potential help could be food, clothing and sponsorship of the kids’ education.

Farewell !!! what a tragedy!!

the pictures are of the greatest tragedies of human life. Why to these poor people? and why they killed? The nature creates and destroys!! the great tragedy!!
In one of the picture, people are wrapping the dead body by the rope. People wearing red shirts are maoist and wearing combat dress are army.

Team work (?)

In this picture, the people we see are from different aspects. some of them are from Maoist and some of them are from Govt. Police and maoist armies are working together I think for the first time. No revenge, no fight but cooperation and support. What a great scene!!

The tragic landslide made them compell to rescue because they are the human like us just with different philosophy. I wish Nepalese people could see this coordination forever to give up voilence.

NAMASTE!!

Destructive landslide!!!!

I am just arrived from the village. I was there after 3 days of the disaster, We were the first to distribute the victims anything... That means even Red cross and Govt. body went there with nothing. maoist and the army together helped people to rescue and people from other villages also helped but still 6 bodies are missing. We distributed 85 set of readymade clothes, and other organisation and govt. provided some money but I think they need food. If there is heavy rain again, I don't think 75 family will survive but rescuing them is really a hard task even for the Govt. I took the responsibiity of the education of the family of victims and that's our primary responsibility. But I will be trying to get more help for them. We need at least 50000 Nepalese rupees that would be about 750 US $. I think that would cover the cost of 30 kgs rice for 75 families. I think this will be the best idea. Yes and clothes, we need about 60 kgs. of clothes or about 800 pcs of clothes so everyone will have cloth and food. I think this will be far better than the help from Red cross and the government. I would like to request to all people who read this email, please let's cut half the price of lunch and dinner for few days and send to us, that won't make you die but would save the life of several people. I went there and interviewed with the victims relatives and took their pictures.. we must do something. I know Govt and red cross are now away from their responsibility. This is our major work area. I am talking to chief district officer and police head of the district. I met the head of maoist from the district, he knows me ( don't know how?) and said that they will be ready cope with us and won't be interfering. That is good. I worked whole day with police, govt. officials and with maoist. Now the political situation has been changed but the nature is being aggressive towards us. The illage people have their own food for upto 3 or 4 month a year and this year they have lost that too. I think we should try to provide them food for about 2 month. The monsoon will be finished by that time and people will start to look for another alternative, but before that they have nothing to support themselves. One lady of 60 has lost her son, his wife and another two member including her husband. She has only granddaughter left who is just 14. how they will survive? I am sure noone has the right and complete answer. I met another women who has got 6 kids and all of them are below 12. 12 year boy is the head of the family since in rural village male is the head. He is trying to do whatever his father used to do before he died ( household work and responsibility of the brothers and sisters). His mum thinks she won't have anyone to help her if she send her son to school. The son doesn't listen these things, he thinks he has got a lot of responsibilities to look after his family. I think this is one of too few situation that has made me too upset. I reached the village after crossing three huge and destructive landslides on the way. I couldn't see into thrie eyes because their eyes ask for help and I am afraid if I am not able to help them. They have expectation from every single visitor in the village. They want to survive and the most tragic moment was one when everyone went away giving them 5 kg of rice and some fast food to eat on the way. only 9 family got the tent and rice. 66 family got nothing wheras they have equall risk. I have got some positive response from few people. Please lets do something. Our joint efoort will save them and will bring a new days of happyness after the tragic disaster.

The Influence of ECWZ Project!!!

The 19-year-old boy is back to school after a couple of years. He is studying at 7 classes while the average of 7-class student is 13, this has been a great surprise for everyone. But for us this is the best achievement of the project. The boy left school quite 5 years before and went to India for work. Now he realized how important is education and is back to village to join school again. I am sure this boy will be an example for everyone and it will surely discourage the kids from running from home and from leaving school voluntarily. Before 3 month, I was traveling back to Kathmandu from village and I met one of my villagers with his son. I asked if the son’s school was closed then he replied that son left school without any pressure and reason. The 14-year young boy was studying at class 7, and he was accompanied to his father for work at city when he had vacation at school. But later the boy preferred to earn money rather than wasting his time at school and in village. The parents are strongly aware about the importance of education but the boy has no interest at study. This is what I say the TREND. In his village (northern part of my village), most of his relatives work in city( the labor work, none is educationally qualified) and earn a little bit. His senior relative brothers are at work in the countryside in different region, so he is persuaded for that trend. His seniors used to leave school generally after 5 class and he tried to do same. His perception is that education is to earn money and if we can earn money without study, why to go to school?This boy is example for such children in village. It’s very hard to change the strong perception of the children. I can feel proud to say that I am the member of ECWZ. I can realize that we are making a difference. Westerners and the local people like this big boy really can make a difference in the life of village people. That’s why now I am concentrating how we can mobilize western volunteers and local roll models to establish the new educational based trend.Potential porters of past are at school at present!!

Thirst of democracy!!

Everyone who wish to restore democracy in Nepal must appreciate this girl(?) for her amazing enthusiasm. The thrist of democracy is putting her in front of everything. She doesn't know where is her shoes? she even doesn't know where is she going. Just concentrated on how to restore democracy. This is really amazing. I really appreciate this lady and think her committment and enthusiasm should be rewarded. Whoever you are please, proud on yourslef for what you did. One day you will be paid for your honour, patrionism and intelligence!! Keep it on!!

Potential porters of past are at school at present!!

We went to the top of the hill where my village is. It was September 2005. We were there to take footages for the documentary. Carl, Katie and Hari were with me at that time. We reached at the top of the hill after the hard climb of four hours. We met some temporary shelters made by the nearest villagers. They shift to the top of the hill in that season (July to November) with all of their family and pets. We had to capture little footage of their lifestyles, activities and had to take interview to children and to parents. We went to the ground where few kids were looking after their pets and were playing. She couldn’t answer the simplest question we asked, then we moved to a temporary shelter where about 25 children and few parents gathered. We asked question to few of them about their plan after 5 class. They said they are going to stop study because they can read and write Nepalese script now and none can cheat them in labour work. We gave little speech there about the importance of education. Hari( my brother) gave little speech in local language, and we informed them that we were going to start a project there to assist them for study. After 8 month, when I went to school with Nara to launch the project, I saw both the boy and girl who were talking about leaving school after 5 but they are admitted at 6 class now! That means they changed their mind? I hope so. Similarly from another village none left school after 5(normally they used to leave school after 5 or after failing at 6 or 7 class). These children would be laborer or porter now if they left school but luckily they are at school now and let’s hope they won’t give up the spirit they have now. They deserve the leadership of the rural community in the development and other field. ECWZ is always aware of it’s role to upgrade the life of these disadvantaged locals

Freedom At Midnight

Freedom At Midnight
It was crowded night at 23 April 2006, People were furious and frustrated with king and his autocratic Government. It was right 11 pm on 23 April 2006, everybody tuned to the media channels and televisions. King was giving his speech for the people of Nepal. He accepted the people as the supreme power and finally agreed to restore the parliament. King was breaking his own government. People left house and went down to streets for demonstration. It was to share the joy of victory over the autocracy. Nepalese people have flowed the flood of blood many times in the history. In the war against English, against Tibet/Chinese, against other states and lots of times. But for the people ‘s welfare, for the right of people there was few greatest revolution in the history. The revolution without violence. Millions of people participated in the demonstration.
In the 20 days Non-violent revolution thousands of them injured, dozens of them killed. The children, youths, adults and almost everyone were in the street when there was curfew in the major cities of the country.
In 1950, 1960, 1971, 1978, 1988, there were some great demonstrations. But at the midnight of 23 April, it was said that the people of Nepal were independent and were the supreme power; more powerful than the king. After few days, the restored parliament declared that the Govt. is not the His Majesty’s but it was Nepal Government. Government of 25 million people. The declaration of the parliament made people the supreme power and restored all the human rights and cancelled all the Acts and sections in the law which was made to run the autocratic government.
Some people didn’t want this to happen whereas millions of people were waiting for this since hundreds of years. Now Maoists are being very positive and are supporting Govt. and people to formulate new rules and policies. Now we can do legal things from the name of mother too. Earlier we couldn’t identify ourselves from the name of mother but now we can. Hopefully there will be lots of positive change in the country. Once again we will be able to call this country NEPAL, THE LAND OF PEACE. Lets hope the freedom delivered at midnight will last forever in this Himalayan Kingdom as long as THE THIRD POLE (Mount Everest) stands at the top of the world.

One more step through the destination!!

After the determent effort, we could launch the project successfully. I have spent most part of the days in last few year for such activities. Thinking about doing something like the project has been daily routine for me. I always wanted to do something for the deserved group of people and society, that really have the meaning in itself and can make a difference. As great people say “ Everyone has something to give, no matter how small or big that is”. I also had something to give and still have some. I have the awareness, I have the knowledge, I have the education I can offer these things to other. I am actually trying to give these things through different ways. I know how long I needed to wait for this and don’t know still how long I should.
Sometimes one of my inspirational sister used to write “ even a small thing can make a difference” to make me feel better. And I am realizing now that was true. Even if that is not too big but my small effort has started to show it’s consequences. Now people are sending their kids to school for secondary level. Although all people are not doing what I wanted them to do, but number of students at school from remote villages are increasing rapidly.
I have my family, my uni classes, project and other things too. I am having the great time of my life except money. Anyway I am surviving with honour, respect and self-enthusiasm. This is very hard to achieve in life but I have got that. I am really happy to be born in this place and in this family because now I am having such a great time. If I was born in any western countries, may be I would be earning few thousand bucks a week at most, but I would never be hanging around these people and I would never be here doing all these things.
Now there are 75 children we sponsored for this year. Some of them are orphans, some have single parents but all of them are from poor families and are from remote villages, who need to walk like 4 hour each way to reach school and to get back to home.
I want all of our kids should not be the bad example for their villagers. They need to get a good job and prestige in village after they finish their study. To make them qualified, we need to provide them some technical/skill trainings so that they can survive having a good job after their study. They are one who are changing their family and society. They are social motivator and will be doing something to make a positive difference in their society. Still there are lots of poor, lower cast and needy kids waiting for sponsorship but we have very limited resources so we can do nothing now even if we would love to help them. But I am sure, we will be doing something for them also. I have great expectation from them. I would like to call them and say” hey wait!! We together can make a difference.”

Finally the ECWZ Project is launching!!

I am sure all people who know me are wondering why I am not writing any blogs now. It's true but I have got lot's of simpliest problems and unfortunately they turned to be the biggest for me. Anyway after the long waiting and fluctuations, I am going to see our project launching. I bought atationery things( e. g. pencils, pens, inks, geometry box, pencil box, etc.) for the 75 students, that may be the enough for those kids. Still I need to buy text books, school bags, dress( shirt, pant and hopefully shoes as well) and excercise copies.
These all are possible because of Nara. I am thinking of writing a seperate blog ro introduce her. I decided to choose her as the leader of ECWZ( our NGO) after meeting her. I was thinking of making someone who is staying in Nepal for long time but since Puja( Laura; my sister) broke her leg and everything is went down, I had to look at someone. Because of this amazing( probably the most forward lady I have ever seen) lady, this project is going on.
I would like to thank specially to Nara, my family and all of the executive members from ECWZ. The website proccess is taking too long time and our members seem to be not in touch; what a shame!!!
I am interested in jurnalism and I love to be a free jurnalist in future. I will try to raise the voice and the picyure of the most remote part of Nepal. There are no any reporters from any National daily.
The reason I couldn't write in this blog is the non availability of computer and internet access and I can't spend my whole day by writing this in the cafe since I need to pay 20Rs. every hour. But I will defenitely try to write blogs regularly with the activities of ECWZ and will let you know what the ECWZ Stars( sponsored kids) doing in village?
We cut almost of the budget and started to manage the project is minimum cost with basic sponsorship. We have got nearly 20 Kg. of cloths from Australia, which is fantastic!!!
I am finally running towards my dream!!